Mental health is a right.
Urban Pooch’s Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to those in need and do not have access.
“$1.5 Billion shortfall in funding for mental illness in Canada”
“Only 7% of health care dollars goes toward mental illness”
“75% of children with mental disorders do not have access to specialized treatment services”
“½ of Canadians experiencing a major depressive episode receive ‘potentially adequate care’.”
“Average of 11 people per day die of suicide”
– CAMH: The Crisis is Real.
How We Help.
We are here to combat these statistics (plus many more) and bridge the financial shortfall.
Offer financial aid for mental health support dogs.
Offer financial aid for therapy resources by a licensed mental health practitioner.
Offer financial aid for mental health prescription drugs.
Help us with these initiatives. Donate today. Any amount helps.
Sign up here for our inaugural annual gala. We will be in touch closer to the date with details.
Find yourself in a crisis?
Here are some support resources.
Immediate danger: call 9-1-1
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact your provincial resource. Numbers can be found here.
All communication with the Urban Pooch’s Foundation is kept strictly confidential.